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02-200 Professional Development Independent Study Course
Department MEDICAL EDUCATION Campus Birmingham
Course Type(s) Elective Facility
Course Director NICK VAN WAGONER, MD, PhD Enrollment Limit 20
Contact NICK VAN WAGONER, MD, PhD Enrollment Minimum 1
Email nvanwagoner@uabmc.edu Address VH 102, zip 0019
Phone (205) 934-2840 Fax
Weeks
Normally Offered
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Prerequisites * * * WRITTEN APPROVAL REQUIRED * * * NO PREREQUISITES AVAILABLE. CONTACT DEPARTMENT. 
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites:
Visiting Students
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
Course Description The independent Study Course (ISC) in the Continuous Enrollment Program provides students a structured process to explore and develop learning and personal skills needed to successfully complete pre-clinical coursework. The course involves self reflection and guided exploration, an individualized development plan, and assessment of progress. Topics may include learning strategies, test taking skills, strategies for mental and physical wellness, and professional identity formation
Where To Report Volker Hall, Times (TBD)
Requirements Attend all in-person meetings. Complete all asynchronous readings and assignments on personal and professional wellness topics.
Evaluation Attendance at mandatory meetings and course sessions. Satisfactory completion of all assignments.
Notes Specific learning opjectives will be developed as part of the individual development plan based on individual student needs.

Self and guided Reflection/Individualized Development Plan )meetings with course directors, learning specialists)

Individualized sessions with subject matter experts on learning strategies, test taking skills, strategies for mental an dphysical wellness, and professional identity formation, as determined in individual development plan.